Are electronic cigarettes associated with the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The existing studies in the literature have provided conflicting results on the association of e-cigarettes with myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. Hence, the present systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) aimed at critically reviewing and summarizing the currently available evidence of the association of e-cigarettes with MI and stroke.

Methods

The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023467397). A systematic search of databases including PubMed, Cochrane database, and Web of Science was conducted between January 2005 through June 2025 for observational studies and randomized trials evaluating the association of e-cigarettes with MI and stroke. The included studies were reviewed critically for appropriateness and absence of conflict of interest of

SUBMITTER: Gupta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801771 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature